Indirect Buyer EU / UK

As EMEA Buyer - Indirect Materials, you will be sourcing indirect materials & services for the EMEA region and participating in the development and execution of the global procurement strategy.

Indirect sourcing requires a unique blend of analysis, stakeholder management, and process development along with traditional sourcing and transactional processes. Within indirect sourcing there is a large volume of vendors that require a broad range of expertise and prioritization. You will understand your assigned categories, analyze the market, prepare sourcing strategy and using RFP process, negotiate, implement, and track results.

What you'll be doing as an Indirects Materials Buyer

The role will include the sourcing of categories including: Packaging / MRO / Corporate Services / HR Services / Capital Equipment / Technical Goods and Services. You will play an integral part in the:

• Developing comprehensive strategies for the categories you manage, and deliver those strategies to improve the supply chain.


• Purchasing materials, equipment and services, and source suppliers complying with corporate purchasing regulations and policies.


• Negotiating contracts and purchases of indirect materials and service to ensure best conditions for Solenis either for plant specific requirement or EMEA/global contract requirements.


• Facilitate EMEA/Global relationships of contracts within applicable regions between Solenis stakeholders and supplier.


• Resolve purchasing related issues between department and vendor
  
  Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent; business, finance, technical, supply chain education preferred


• Persuasive influencing & negotiating skills.


• Proven track record of delivering cost out initiatives


• Excellent organization capabilities and project management skills


• Problem solving skills with a "can-do" attitude


• Customer service orientation - ability to identify, understand and give priority to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers


• Quality orientation - ability and propensity to take action necessary to ensure all work is completed with accuracy and integrity


• Working knowledge of SAP would be a beneficial


• Data analysis skills - excellent knowledge of computer software programs including MS Office
  
  Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. Customers use these technologies to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments., Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has sixty-nine manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
  
  A competitive salary, a company enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare.


• Life assurance.


• On-site gym


• Multi faith rooms.


• Employee assistance programme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• On-site parking (some bays with electric vehicle charging stations).


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  We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you.
  
  At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.
  
  Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.